| Element | FORM/USE: 'BE' + ADJECTIVE + 'NOT' + 'TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'be' + adjective + 'not' + 'to' + infinitive for emphasis. |
| Corrected Learner Example | People should be obliged not to have more than a very small number of children otherwise they will be punished. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass) Now without her knowledge, I know everything about her and she is bound not to conceal the truth! (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Fail) Indeed, whatever path parents choose, they are almost certain not to do a good job. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Fail) Be sure not to miss the alligator steak. (C2 MASTERY; 1993; Swedish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | People should be obliged not to have more than a very small number of children otherwise they will be punished. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass) Now without her knowledge, I know everything about her and she is bound not to conceal the truth! (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Fail) Indeed, whatever path parents choose, they are almost certain not to do a good job. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Fail) Be sure not to miss the alligator steak. (C2 MASTERY; 1993; Swedish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
